Name: Clawhammer Oktoberfest Lager
Brewer: Highland Brewing Co. (Asheville, NC)
Classification: Marzen
Alcohol: 5%
Thoughts: Highland Brewing Co. is a fantastic brewery. This is the time of year when their beer really starts take form because they are so good at make beers that stand out during the fall and winter months. Their Oktoberfest is a prime example of this. It is a wee bit different, with a slight darker orange-gold body and a proper looking level of carbonation. The medium-high carbonation is balancing, and gives this beer a light crispness. The smallish off-white head has limited duration and leaves little lacing. The aroma features bready German malts with some spicy and herbal notes from the hops. The taste has an upfront dry, toasted caramel malt profile followed by brown sugar, grains, and spices, and ends with a crisp hoppy bite. Very well balanced. I liked it right up until the end.
Rating: 84/100
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